Associate Director - Climate Services

(Hybrid / Remote)

About CSRWorks International
CSRWorks International, founded in 2005 and headquartered in Singapore, is a globally respected sustainability consulting and training firm. We partner with leading companies, investors, and institutions worldwide to drive measurable sustainability impact. Our mission is simple but powerful: Better business, better world .

About the Role
We are seeking an accomplished sustainability professional to lead our Climate Services practice. As Associate Director, you will work with a diverse, global client base to navigate climate-related risks and opportunities, meet emerging regulatory requirements, and implement decarbonisation strategies that enable long-term value creation. You will also play a pivotal role in growing our climate services portfolio, leading high-impact projects, and developing innovative service offerings.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Client Advisory & Delivery

• Lead high-impact, multi-country climate advisory projects covering GHG accounting (Scopes 1, 2, 3), climate risk assessments, decarbonisation strategies, transition plans, and sustainability ratings (e.g., CDP, S&P Global CSA).
• Advise clients on compliance with international climate disclosure standards and regulations, including TCFD, ISSB IFRS S2, CSRD/ESRS, and other emerging national requirements.
• Guide clients in developing and securing validation for science-based targets and net-zero commitments.
• Deliver climate scenario analysis and integrate findings into business strategies, risk management processes, and financial planning.

2. Service Development & Innovation

• Expand and evolve CSRWorks' Climate Services portfolio to address emerging market trends, regulatory changes, and client needs.
• Establish and lead a technology-enabled climate services platform to deliver robust, data-driven solutions.
• Develop tools, methodologies, and best practices to strengthen service quality and innovation.

3. Thought Leadership & Capacity Building

• Design and deliver training programmes, workshops, and executive briefings to enhance client capabilities in climate strategy and reporting.
• Represent CSRWorks at industry forums, conferences, and media engagements to strengthen brand visibility and influence.
• Contribute to publications, thought pieces, and insights that reinforce CSRWorks' leadership in climate advisory.

4. Business Growth & Client Relationship Management

• Build and maintain trusted, long-term relationships with C-suite executives, boards, and sustainability leaders.
• Lead proposal development, pitch presentations, and contract negotiations to win high-value engagements.
• Achieve and exceed revenue and profitability targets for the Climate Services practice.

5. Project Leadership & Quality Assurance

• Oversee project planning, budgeting, and delivery to ensure outcomes meet or exceed client expectations.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture.
• Maintain rigorous quality control over all deliverables, ensuring technical accuracy and strategic relevance.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Education & Professional Background

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Sustainability, Business, Finance, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in sustainability consulting with a focus on climate services.
• Proven track record in delivering high-impact climate advisory services for multinational clients in a professional services environment.

Technical Expertise

• Advanced proficiency in GHG accounting across Scopes 1, 2, and 3, using the GHG Protocol and other recognised methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of climate disclosure frameworks and regulations, including TCFD, ISSB IFRS S1 & S2, CSRD/ESRS, and emerging national requirements in various jurisdictions.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and submitting science-based targets for SBTi validation, including net-zero pathways and sector-specific approaches.
• Experience with climate scenario analysis, climate risk assessment, and integration of findings into strategic and financial planning.
• Familiarity with carbon markets, carbon pricing mechanisms, and due diligence on offsets and credits.

Leadership & Client Engagement

• Strong project management skills, with experience leading complex, multi-country projects across multiple time zones.
• Proven ability to engage with C-suite executives, boards, and investors on climate-related risks, opportunities, and strategies.
• Skilled at facilitating workshops, training programmes, and change management initiatives to build organisational climate competence.
• Experience developing client proposals, winning new business, and contributing to service line growth.

Digital & Analytical Skills

• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, with advanced data analysis and presentation skills.
• Experience with climate and sustainability data platforms and data visualisation tools.
• Programming, AI, or other digital skills to enhance climate data analysis and reporting are a strong advantage.

Languages

• High fluency in written and spoken English is required.
• Native-level proficiency in additional Asian or European languages is highly desirable for effective client communication in our global environment.

Why Join Us?

• Shape the future of climate strategy for leading organisations worldwide.
• Work with a passionate, multicultural team committed to creating meaningful impact.
• Enjoy flexibility with a hybrid/remote working model.

We Offer

• Competitive base salary plus industry-best performance bonus.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Remote/Hybrid/Work from Home options.
• Supporting policies for working mothers.
• Medical, Healthcare & Wellness benefits.
• Generous leave allowance.
• Rapid career growth for high performers.
• An opportunity to work in an international and multi-cultural environment.

Interviews

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to share work samples, make a presentation and take a written test.

How to apply

Send your resume with a cover letter to the HR Manager by email at hr@csrworks.com